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Ex-Tokyo Olympics official Takahashi granted bail in bribery case -NHK

A former Tokyo Olympics official arrested on bribery charges was granted bail on Monday, public broadcaster NHK reported.

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Japan PM Kishida to replace reconstruction minister Akiba - NHK

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will replace reconstruction minister Kenya Akiba with former financial services agency minister Tatsuya Ito, public broadcaster NHK reported on Monday.

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Japan's formin making arrangements to visit China, meet counterpart this month - NHK

Japanese Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi is making arrangements to visit China and meet with his counterpart Wang Yi, NHK public television reported on Wednesday.

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Japan Meteorological Agency says no tsunami impact from Java volcano eruption-NHK

Japan's Meteorological Agency said on Sunday that there was no tsunami impact a volcano that erupted on Sunday in Indonesia, public broadcaster NHK said.

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Japan monitoring possible tsunami risk from Indonesia volcano - NHK

Japan's Meteorology Agency was monitoring for the possibility of a tsunami after a volcano erupted in Indonesia on Sunday, public broad caster NHK reported.

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Tokyo prosecutors search Dentsu, suspect bid-rigging on Olympics test events

Tokyo prosecutors raided the headquarters of ad agency Dentsu Inc and an events company on Friday, part of a widening scandal into corruption during the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.

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Japan's prime minister sacks 3rd minister in a month

Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has sacked his internal affairs minister on Sunday over funding irregularities in a blow to his scandal-prone Cabinet that already lost two ministers in one month

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Japanese economic minister steps down over church links

Japan's economic revitalisation minister stepped down on Monday after growing criticism of his failure to fully explain his ties to a church group that critics say is akin to a cult, a move that will be a blow to Prime Minister Fumio Kishida.

Reuters

Japan's Epsilon rocket failed after launch - Kyodo

The Japanese space agency's Epsilon rocket failed after it was launched on Wednesday, Kyodo News and other domestic media reported.

Reuters

North Korea fires missile over Japan as prime minister dubs move 'barbaric'

Japanese authorities issued an urgent warning for people to evacuate buildings and take shelter, after the rocket fell into the Pacific Ocean.

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Japan Wrestling Legend Antonio Inoki Dies at 79

Flamboyant Japanese professional wrestler turned politician Antonio Inoki died Saturday aged 79, according to a company he founded. His death, which public broadcaster NHK said was from heart failure, brought to an end a varied life in the public eye, during which Inoki fought Muhammad Ali, fostered close personal ties…

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North Korea fires ballistic missiles in latest tests amid tension

Japanese official reported that the missiles travelled 400km (250 miles) and at a maximum altitude of 50km (30 miles).

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Terrifying and powerful typhoon smashes Japan as 2 dead and 8million people evacuated

Typhoon Nanmadol, one of the biggest storms to hit the country in years, has killed at least two people, disrupted transport and forced manufacturers to suspend operations

Daily Mirror

Typhoon Batters Japan with Record Rain, Killing One

Typhoon Nanmadol brought ferocious winds and record rainfall to western Japan on Monday as one of the biggest storms to hit the country in years killed at least one person, disrupted transport and forced some manufacturers to suspend operations. Prime Minister Fumio Kishida delayed his departure to New York, where…

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Thousands shelter as super typhoon Nanmadol hits Japan

Thousands of people took refuge in shelters in southwestern Japan on Sunday as powerful Typhoon Nanmadol churned towards the region, prompting authorities to urge over four million residents to evacuate.

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Millions in Japan told to evacuate from Typhoon Nanmadol

Authorities urge four million people on Kyushu Island to evacuate as Typhoon Nanmadol bears down on southern Japan.

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Thousands have been evacuated as a powerful typhoon hits southern Japan

A powerful typhoon slammed ashore in southern Japan on Sunday as it pounded the region with strong winds and heavy rain, causing blackouts and halting ground and air transportation.

The Independent UK

Powerful typhoon pounds southern Japan; thousands evacuated

A powerful typhoon approaching southern Japan is pounding the region with strong winds and heavy rain

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Thousands evacuated as typhoon pounds Japan

A powerful typhoon approaching southern Japan pounded the region with strong winds and heavy rain Sunday, causing blackouts, paralyzed ground and air transportation and the evacuation of thousands of people.

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Why Japan is turning against a state funeral for assassinated former leader Shinzo Abe

TOKYO — The upcoming state funeral for former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was billed as an opportunity to stand up for democracy after his assassination on the campaign trail. It has ended up dividing the public and threatening his successor’s agenda.

Reuters

Japan probes possible involvement of pro-Russian group in cyberattacks

Japan said on Wednesday it is investigating the possible involvement of a pro-Russian group after multiple government websites suffered disruptions a day earlier.

Reuters

Japan PM Kishida COVID positive, cancels African development conference trip

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has tested positive for COVID-19, forcing him to cancel a planned trip to Tunisia to attend a key conference on African development, a person close to him said on Sunday.

Reuters

Support for Japan PM's cabinet lowest since it was formed - NHK

Public support for Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida slid to the lowest level since he took office last October, with voters questioning his decision to hold a state funeral for former premier Shinzo Abe, public broadcaster NHK said on Monday.

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Japan PM Kishida to reshuffle cabinet as early as Aug 10 -NHK

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida intends to reshuffle his cabinet as early as Aug. 10, public broadcaster NHK said on Friday.

Daily Mirror

Car swallowed by sinkhole during raging floods leading to evacuation of 500,000

Torrential rains are battering towns and villages in Yamagata, in Japan's central Niigata, where roads are now flooded and rivers have burst their banks as officials report at least three missing people and a massive 500,000 evacuations

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